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Bedford, IN · 1 counties · 45,922 residents · 449.146 sq mi
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Bedford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,280. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,922
+7%since 1990
from 42,836 in 1990
1990 – 2025
102 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 95 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
42K44K45K46K47K1990201020202024Bedford
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,280
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,764 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,653
+54%since 1990
from $11,492 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
21.1% rent
2.0
+26%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(42,501)
Black0.5%(217)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(154)
Asian0.1%(42)
Diversity Score2.8%(1,209)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(44,711)
Black0.4%(177)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(416)
Asian0.3%(129)
Diversity Score3.9%(1,804)
4
+39%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bedford, IN?

Bedford, IN has about 45,922 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bedford, IN?

The typical household in Bedford, IN earns about $36,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bedford, IN expensive?

In Bedford, IN, the median home is worth about $74,200, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Bedford, IN?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bedford, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bedford, IN?

About 9.8% of people in Bedford, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bedford, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Bedford, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,086 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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